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Causes & Development Herpes simplex virus type I is transmitted by oral and respiratory secretions, affects the skin and mucous membranes and commonly produces cold sores or fever blisters. Flu-like symptoms are also common. About two to ten days after being exposed to the virus, the child may develop a high fever, stop eating, and become very fretful. There is usually a swelling of the glands in the neck and other parts of the body may become infected. An adult who has not already been infected with herpes may develop similar disease and be even sicker than a child. The fever and swelling disappear followed by the sores healing over without leaving any scars. These evasive viruses hide in the deep nerve ganglion cells that run to the mouth and skin around it. The herpes virus, once awakened, travels back down the nerves and reappears inside your mouth, nose or around your lips to produce the familiar blistering cold sores. In effect, you will not have the same pain and discomfort in your mouth that the first attack produced. Remember, the test will not work if the sores have healed. |
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